To reach Salina Cruz, Oaxacu in this distance one would set out from Indianapolis, Indiana bearing 200.7° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Salina Cruz, Oaxacu bearing 196.5&deg or SSW .

Salina Cruz, Oaxacu has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw) whereas Indianapolis, Indiana has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).

Salina Cruz, Oaxacu is in or near the tropical dry forest biome whereas Indianapolis, Indiana is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.

The average temperature is 16.7 °C (30.1°F) warmer.

Average monthly temperatures vary by 23.5 °C (42.3°F) less in Salina Cruz, Oaxacu. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.

Total annual precipitation averages 84.6 mm (3.3 in) more which is equivalent to 84.6 l/m² (2.08 US gal/ft²) or 846,000 l/ha (90,443 US gal/ac) more. About 1 as much.

There are 135 more hours of sunlight per year in Salina Cruz, Oaxacu. In whichever way circa 0h 22' more per day or about 1 as many.

The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 20.9° higher in Salina Cruz, Oaxacu than in Indianapolis, Indiana.